Geriatrics Fellowship News

Leadership in Action: Duke’s Influential Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Enters a New Era

Pulmonary rehabilitation has come a long way as a treatment modality for patients with chronic lung diseases. Duke’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program—one of the oldest, largest, and most influential in the country—has been at the forefront of this progress since its inception in 1985 by longtime Duke Pulmonary Rehabilitation Medical Director Dr. Neil R. MacIntyre, who has played a pioneering role in the development of pulmonary rehabilitation as a one of the most effective treatments for patients with chronic lung diseases. 

Continuing Medical Education: A Pathway to Collaboration and Inspiration

The Duke Department of Medicine (DOM) has long been at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge and fostering collaboration through its Continuing Medical Education (CME) efforts. With a focus on two pivotal programs— Medicine Grand Rounds (MGR) and the Learning Education and Discussion Series (LEADS) —the department not only ensures the maintenance of professional licenses but also cultivates an environment of shared learning, innovation, and inspiration. 

MGR: A Legacy of Innovation 

Duke Medicine Expands Advocacy Curriculum to Include Fellows

Health care providers play a crucial role in medical advocacy, and the Duke Department of Medicine is meeting a need for these physicians’ voices by expanding the scope of medical advocacy training to include fellows as well as residents.